WSOF 1 medical suspensions: Headliner Devin Cole could be out 180 days

Nine fighters, including headliner Devin Cole, were issued medical suspensions of up to 180 days following this past weekend’s debut World Series of Fighting event.

WSOF 1 took place at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The main card, including former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski’s win over Cole, aired live on NBC Sports Network.

Cole was suspended for 45 days, but could be out as long as 180 days if his left knee is not cleared by a doctor. He was stopped by Arlovski by TKO in the first round.

In the co-main event, D.J. Linderman was knocked out with one punch by Anthony Johnson. Linderman has a 60-day suspension with no contact for 45 days.

A total of three fighters could be out as long as six months. In addition to Cole, UFC vet Josh Burkman, who beat fellow UFC vet Gerald Harris by unanimous decision, could be out for six months until he has his right wrist and right foot cleared. And T.J. O’Brien could be out 180 days unless his right knee and right hand are cleared.

In total, nine of WSOF 1’s fighters received medical suspensions. The list includes:

Devin Cole: suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days; in addition, must have left knee cleared by doctor or no contest for 180 days

D.J. Linderman: suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days

Travis Bartlett: suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for lacerations on right upper leg, left ear and left thigh

Gregor Gracie: suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days

Brian Cobb: suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days for left cheek contusion

Ramico Blackmon: suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days

Josh Burkman: suspended 45 days days with no contact for 30 days; in addition, must have right wrist and right foot cleared by doctor or no contest for 180 days

T.J. O’Brien: Must have right knee and right hand cleared by doctor or no contest for 180 days

Dustin Jacoby: suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for right cheek and left upper eyelid laceration

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